Purpose

Strategic Procurement Plan outlining new
framework and approach for commissioning Supported Living services
for individuals with Learning Disabilities and Autism.

Decision

 

i.      
The Executive approve the Strategic Procurement Plan for procuring
an “Independence Support & Supported Living”
service through a flexible framework under the Light Touch Regime
as detailed in the Strategic Procurement Plan.
 

ii.    
The Executive delegate authority for the Supported Living Flexible
Framework award decision to the Executive Director, People,
following consultation with the Executive Member for Adult
Services, Health and Housing.

Reasons for the decision

i.      
The procurement will ensure the council meets its statutory duties
of The Care Act 2014 which sets out clear expectations for local
authorities, including:
 

·      
ensuring that people in need of services have a wide range of
choice and are supported and encouraged to make their own decisions
about their care

·      
ensuring sustainability of the market and sufficiency of
provision

·      
ensuring appropriate oversight of delivery and the accountability
of providers
 

ii.    
A Flexible Framework ensures a compliant approach to contracting
with supported living providers. The Framework will provide an
overarching specification with required standards and outcomes to
be met. This will provide a consistent approach to contract
monitoring and quality assurance.
 

iii.   
A Flexible Framework allows a fair, transparent, and consistent
approach to sourcing provision. All providers that are successful
in their bid to join the Framework will be able to bid for
individual packages with a robust, transparent call-off process in
place, ensuring good outcomes and value for money.
 

iv.   
A Flexible Framework allows the council to specify a pricing
structure as part of the tender process. This will facilitate a
fair and transparent approach to pricing and once fully mobilised
will enable the council greater control of costs and ability to
forecast spend.
 

v.    
The Framework Lots will each set out clear criteria and
requirements for the support provision. This helps to set
expectations for each type of service both in terms of activity and
cost.
 

vi.   
Extensive benchmarking, cost analysis and modelling has been
undertaken to establish the pricing strategy for the Framework.
Providers will be required

Alternative options considered

As Detailed in the Strategic Procurement
Plan